Manufacturing Technician: Process Improvement & Maintenance

Actalent; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO/Holiday Pay

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician in Saint Paul, MN to troubleshoot equipment, support process improvements, and assist engineering teams. You will conduct time studies, participate in Lean initiatives, and perform preventive maintenance with accurate documentation.

This onsite role offers exposure to fixture development, testing, and qualification activities within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, engineering technician, maintenance, or process-support environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (FDA/ISO, etc.).
• Knowledge of electronic systems, test equipment, and basic diagnostic techniques.
• Experience with pneumatic systems and equipment.
• Hands-on with equipment and tooling.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, tooling, and process-related issues to minimize downtime and support production goals.
• Conduct time studies and analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives that reduce waste and increase productivity.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities and maintain accurate maintenance documentation.
• Design, build, and modify fixtures, tooling, and test equipment to support manufacturing operations.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineers with projects, process improvements, and engineering initiatives.
• Perform testing, data collection, and process validation activities.
• Update and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and process records.
• Support equipment qualification activities and troubleshooting efforts across production areas.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to identify and implement process improvements.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action efforts.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail orientation

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering Technology

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician in Saint Paul, MN to troubleshoot equipment, support process improvements, and assist engineering teams. You will conduct time studies, participate in Lean initiatives, and perform preventive maintenance with accurate documentation.

This onsite role offers exposure to fixture development, testing, and qualification activities within a regulated manufacturing environment.